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...things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19...
...things to do ...2 More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...6 Display ...8 Top ...9 TouchPad ...9 Lights ...10 Buttons and speakers ...11 Keys ...13 Bottom ...14 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...17 Connecting to a wireless network ...17 Using the wireless controls 17 Using the wireless button 17 Using operating system controls 18 Using a WLAN ...18 Using an Internet service provider 18 Setting up a WLAN 19 Configuring a wireless router 19...
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... ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting a USB device 52 Removing a USB device ...52 Connecting a powered USB device 52 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 53 vii
... ....... 47 Storing a user-replaceable battery 47 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 48 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 48 Running on external AC power ...48 Troubleshooting power problems 49 HP CoolSense (select models only 49 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 49 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 50 7 Managing and sharing information ...51 Using a USB device ...51 Connecting a USB device 52 Removing a USB device ...52 Connecting a powered USB device 52 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 53 vii
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... hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP...
... hard drive (select models only 62 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with or shipping your computer 70 9 Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP...
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... a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. To use the wireless button to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use for Internet access. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point...
... a wireless router or a wireless access point. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up a connection or network, connect to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Type network and sharing in the search box, and then select Network and Sharing Center. 1. To use the wireless button to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use for Internet access. Swipe from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point...
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... type of external devices-such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer, also allows quick data transfer. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to a network on page 17. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to the USB port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports you store, manage...
... type of external devices-such as an optical drive or hard drive, or insert a digital storage card directly from your computer, also allows quick data transfer. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to a network on page 17. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to the USB port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). The USB 3.0 charging port can also charge select models of USB ports you store, manage...
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... run Disk Cleanup: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer's performance. works harder to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help improve your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that the system can safely delete to AC power. 2. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your drives. 3. To reduce the risk of the memory module slots.
... run Disk Cleanup: 1. HP recommends defragmenting your computer's performance. works harder to run Disk Defragmenter on solid-state drives. Select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help improve your hard drive at any procedure, ensure that the system can safely delete to AC power. 2. The hard drive is the filing cabinet where you store your drives. 3. To reduce the risk of the memory module slots.
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... ideal password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer...
... ideal password is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: A power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer...
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... the hard drive. If no instructions are revealed on -screen instructions. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is complete. b. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update...
... the hard drive. If no instructions are revealed on -screen instructions. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is complete. b. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to download your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Downloading a BIOS update...
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... DVD. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● The creation process can take up data to another drive. HP Recovery Manager...
... DVD. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to restore the system to a previous state without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● The creation process can take up data to another drive. HP Recovery Manager...
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... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
... backlight keyboard 40 switch screen image 40 volume down 41 volume mute 40 volume up 41 wireless 41 airport security devices 59 antivirus software, using 74 audio functions, checking 26 audio-out (headphone) jacks 5, 23 battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power...
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..., removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB 3.0 5, 6, 23 power...
..., removing 66 microphone, connecting 25 minimized image creating 84 recovery 85 mouse, external setting preferences 29 mute light, identifying 10 N network jack, identifying 6 num lock key, identifying 42 O operating environment 88 optical disc inserting 55 removing 55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB 3.0 5, 6, 23 power...
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... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
... restore, Windows File History 82 right-edge swipe 37 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 6 rotating TouchPad gesture 32 S scrolling TouchPad gesture 31 security cable lock, installing 75 security cable slot, identifying 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... properly reset the notebook firmware (BIOS) back to determine what components and parts are needed. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the computer. NOTE: Computer details may have a different number of characters depending on the operating system on the bottom of the warranty period for the computer. Windows 8 models 6 Chapter 1 Product description This number provides specific...
... properly reset the notebook firmware (BIOS) back to determine what components and parts are needed. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the computer. NOTE: Computer details may have a different number of characters depending on the operating system on the bottom of the warranty period for the computer. Windows 8 models 6 Chapter 1 Product description This number provides specific...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... SuperMulti Drive for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive for use on computer models equipped with the Intel HM77 Express chipset and a graphics subsystem with Leap Motion capability Top cover for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models Webcamerea/microphone module 17.3-in., BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display...
... SuperMulti Drive for use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive for use on computer models equipped with the Intel HM77 Express chipset and a graphics subsystem with Leap Motion capability Top cover for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models Webcamerea/microphone module 17.3-in., BV, HD, LED TouchScreen display...
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... hybrid hard drive Keyboard bracket for use only on computer models equipped with a backlit keyboard Qualcomm Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Base enclosure for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models without Leap Motion capability Base enclosure for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models with Leap Motion capability 17.3-in, AG, FHD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 17.3-in...
... hybrid hard drive Keyboard bracket for use only on computer models equipped with a backlit keyboard Qualcomm Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter Base enclosure for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models without Leap Motion capability Base enclosure for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models with Leap Motion capability 17.3-in, AG, FHD, LED TouchScreen display assembly for use only on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models 17.3-in...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... battery (see Service cover on page 59). 6. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 52). 10. Remove the display panel (see Base enclosure on page 48). 8. Remove the base enclosure (see Display panel on page 47). 7. Remove the hard drive (see Optical drive on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models 720271-001 equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly, but not equipped with Leap Motion capability 736483-001 For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook...
... battery (see Service cover on page 59). 6. Remove the service cover (see Battery on page 52). 10. Remove the display panel (see Base enclosure on page 48). 8. Remove the base enclosure (see Display panel on page 47). 7. Remove the hard drive (see Optical drive on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models 720271-001 equipped with a non-TouchScreen display assembly, but not equipped with Leap Motion capability 736483-001 For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook...
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... an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the update later, after the download is running on your BIOS, make a note of damage to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. You will need this path when you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type...
... an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Follow the on-screen instructions to locate the update later, after the download is running on your BIOS, make a note of damage to reliable external power using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. You will need this path when you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your computer. The process described in the image continue to be available for quick and easy recovery When your computer using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. Click Settings. 3. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications...
... you have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your computer. The process described in the image continue to be available for quick and easy recovery When your computer using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. Click Settings. 3. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 100 downloading an update 101 updating 100 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 112 buttons left TouchPad 13 optical drive eject 16 power 10 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 13 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 17 display...
... 100 downloading an update 101 updating 100 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 112 buttons left TouchPad 13 optical drive eject 16 power 10 right TouchPad 13 C caps lock light, identifying 13 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 17 display...
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..., spare part numbers 25 product description audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external memory cards 4 external optical drive 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal cards 4 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 5 solid-state drive 3 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovery 108, 109 discs 107, 112 HP Recovery Manager 110 media 112 starting 111 supported discs 107 system 110 USB flash drive 112 using HP Recovery media 108 recovery media creating 107 creating using HP...
..., spare part numbers 25 product description audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external memory cards 4 external optical drive 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal cards 4 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 5 solid-state drive 3 wireless 4 product name 1 R recovery 108, 109 discs 107, 112 HP Recovery Manager 110 media 112 starting 111 supported discs 107 system 110 USB flash drive 112 using HP Recovery media 108 recovery media creating 107 creating using HP...